Senior HR Generalist(JAPAN)

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 600,000 organizations and more than 100 million users worldwide from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos’ services and products connect through the Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

Our APJ HR team is seeking a talented Senior HR Generalist to join us! This role focuses on both HR operations and business partnerships. If you’re passionate about engaging in diverse areas of HR and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, we’d love to connect with you!

As the Senior HR Generalist, you will report to the VP of Human Resources (APJ) and provide operational HR support to managers and employees within the assigned country. This role plays a pivotal role in implementing our people initiatives, delivering exceptional internal client support, and driving HR functional excellence while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Please note this role is open to candidates who are currently based in Japan with full working rights

What You Will Do

• Collaborating with business leaders to understand their objectives and provide proactive HR support.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining regional HR programs in compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Serving as a key contact for HR-related inquiries and representing the HR team to our employees.
• Partnering with the global HR team, including HR Centers of Excellence, to implement and support company-wide programs and initiatives.
• Managing confidential and sensitive employee relations matters, including but not limited to performance management, conflict resolution, and investigations.
• Driving continuous improvement to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in HR operations.
• Supporting the rollout of global programs and initiatives.
• Participating in the development of HR programs to support ongoing growth and capability.
• Managing the annual salary review process across business units, including grading reviews and promotions, remuneration panels, recommendations, and outcome analysis in line with the agreed global process and framework.
• Partnering with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a smooth and seamless recruitment and onboarding process for new hires.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in HR operations, preferably in the high-tech sector.
• Prior experience working in a matrix organization.
• A 'people' person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, local employment legislation, and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude.
• Experience with metrics and fact-based decision-making.
• Resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high energy.
• Fluent Japanese language skills

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Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge 

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. 

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